[yock]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/04/07/tesla-le... Milwaukee attorney Vince Megna also says that Tesla's policy of selling cars directly to consumers -- rather than having franchised dealers -- is another reason that it is tougher for customers to take action if they are dissatisified with their car.

Ladies and Gentlemen, i give you the real reason for the lawsuit.

[koenigdavidmj]

They drive a loaner to your house and pick up your car. What more do you want?

[scrabble]

Tesla officials, reached for comment, say they can't talk about pending court cases.

From the same article, this line really stands out at me. Especially after reading what Tesla posted on their site.

[pdonis]

Obviously Tesla would rather make public statements directly to the public, instead of having USA Today or some other media outlet spin what they say. Seems like a prudent move to me.

[jonlucc]

Can you explain? To me, that line makes no sense. If he bought from a dealer, the dealer would have the same power that Tesla has in this case, right?

[yock]

Tesla is facing opposition to their direct-sales practices in most states right now from the entrenched dealership lobby. It would be mighty useful to have on legal record that the lack of dealerships is materially significant to their ability to fulfill a portion of consumer protection law, whether it's true or not.

[jonbwhite]

I believe he is suggesting that this action is backed by dealers as part of the ongoing legal battle resulting from Tesla not allowing dealers to sell their cars.

[ahuth]

Nice catch.

That is some of the worst logic I've ever seen.